Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Visual Terrain, Inc.
Lead Designers Michael Mahlum
Other Designer's names Lisa Passamonte Green, Jacq Grey, Steeve Vajk, Christina Martin
Architecture Company OPN Architects
Interior Design Company OPN Architects
Client Live Nation
Photo Credits Invision Studio
Other Credits Bandit Lites: Chris Barbee, John Jenkinson, Caleb Werkmeister
Completion Date 11/05/2023
Project Location Des Moines, Iowa
Entry DescriptionThe lighting design for this music venue reinforces the brand identity and creates a striking icon that envelopes guests in the brand experience. Dynamic architectural lighting enhances visibility and excitement, enticing visitors to explore the different spaces. Each space is tailored to its audience, using color, intensity, and texture to create a cohesive and immersive experience unique to the venue.
In the lobby, lighting creates an inviting atmosphere for guests to gather. A mix of warm and cool tones highlights the bar back and liquor tiers, while downlights illuminate the central bar tier and bar top for smooth transactions. Lighting on the opposite wall brings attention to floor-to-ceiling murals, enriching the guest experience.
Each bar features a distinct lighting scheme that reflects its architectural style. The VIP bar, known as the Red Room, features subtle red accents and ambient lighting that invites guests to relax in luxury. Decorative pendants and flexible lighting support various event layouts.
In the main hall, lighting is fully controllable to suit performances while ensuring safety. Back-of-house green rooms offer a calming, adjustable environment for artists to unwind.
The brand-reinforcing exterior lighting reveals carefully curated interior lighting which is used as a storytelling tool to enhance mood, guide movement and celebrate the venue’s identity.
